Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

Hi everyone. What are the best days for the little one to go to nursery? My husband and I are planning to work less and have one day off each from our work. That means our baby will be at nursery 3 days a week. Just wondering if it’s better to send him on alternate days or one continuous block. Thank you!

I have 1 child. Yes 1. And I cannot manage. I cannot get anything done. Everyday I'm running, rushing, calculating, preparing, planning. I am 33. Live at my mums house. 50k in savings yet cannot afford to move out. Work 4 days a week. Cannot possibly pick up the 5th day because my weeks are hell as it is. Cooking th...

Today we have started BLW and I am terrified 🫣 I’ve started with avocado which LO has gnawed on but is this a big enough piece? Should it be bigger??? I’m so scared of him breaking a piece off and choking, I’m using the solid starts app but I just don’t trust myself that it’s correct 😭 what does everyone thing? any…

Can you please let me know if you had experienced having your child in Catholic or Public in Toronto...was there more pros to one?

We just started weaning today and I’m following the suggested schedule in “How to Wean Your Baby”. My parents are visiting and my dad keeps saying “just give her porridge! Just give her banana!” We gave her broccoli for her first taste today and she wasn’t sure, but my husband and dad both told me “oh she hates it. ...

Need advice my husband just shouted at me and called me names Infront of our 6 month old son all cause the house is messy and their washing 1 and a half baskets not done.My son cupboard over flowing were clothes have just been shoved in I haven't had time to sort it out and my cupboard same I haven't had time to sor...

I need some advice. My dog thought the neighbours kids wanted to play with him and he chased the kids. Later the father came up to me and asked me to put him on the lead next time (I asked before if it was ok to let him off) as my dog caught on of the kids ankle. I apologise to them, including the child but I feel s...

Her dad and i went through a nasty custody battle and him and his mother spoil the hell out of her. Tell her stupid things to make her hate me. And I live with my dad so I can find a job and save up and move out. But my daughter is completely off her rocker and the trauma doesn’t help either. I don’t know how to get...

My little girls dad is driving me insane. He hasn’t worked since she has been born he doesn’t clean, feed her (I do breastfeed but she is now being weaned), change her, wake up with her, bath her just literally nothing with her. If I need to go to the toilet he may hold her for 5 minutes but that’s it. He goes to sl...

How long did you wait until you started lifting heavier items and/or your older children/toddler other than your newborn? I am only 5 days postpartum and I am so anxious about wanting to lift my toddler (2 under 2)... I've cried every time he puts his arms up and says, "up mama" 😭🫤 It's my 2nd Csection and…

My husband is going through a tough time with his current job and exams for his masters ontop as well as potential job interviews. His evenings are taken up by revision and interview prep and essay writing. He was annoyed at me this week that I wasnt doing enough to support him through this, and I realised during t...

Does anyone know of good nursery which cost around £60 to £70 per day? I stay in north London NW4 and the costs are insane here. We are not eligible for government funding so the costs hurt more. Just thought to check here if at all there are any affordable childcare options

Hey girls! I have a 9mo son who is loving BLW. However I’m really struggling with non-cook / cold BlW ideas for when we aren’t at home. For example we went out today and we weren’t home for lunch time so bought fruit whilst out to feed him but I’d love to take cold meals out that he can eat. I’ve made loads of d...

Son is 15 months old, today is partners birthday. He is away out with friends to an awards ceremony for their sports team, am I being unreasonable for being hurt by this? I wouldve liked to have spent his birthday with him and our son…

My bd doesn't pay child support so I asked him to just pay for all diapers, wipes, clothing, and things like baby tylenol, lotion, shampoo, etc. Everything together is around $100/month or less because I buy diapers and wipes in bulk and they last a long time and I buy cheap clothes or consignment. He thinks we shou...

Last night me and my boyfriend discussed him going out with his friends, and hanging out for a little bit, he brought it up to me before them and I was on the fence honestly not because I’m against him going out, it’s just we only moved here a few months and ago and I worry But I ended up saying it’s okay because h...

So my baby dad other baby mum sent me a voice note threatening me and said watch when she's older watch what I'll do about our 4 year old . I've reported it to the police who are currently dealing with it they've advised me not to allow our 4 year old anywhere near her . His having his other kids tomorrow at the...

Hey girls!! I have a 9mo son and have loved BLW especially dinners. I’m really struggling to find a variety of cold BLW meals especially lunches for when we are out and about on nice days like these. Does anyone have any ideas?🥰

I have 2 year old boy (just turned) and he has changed alot in the last month or so. He is extremely hard work with a million tantrums a day. My partner (his dad) has been ill the last few weeks and so that's impacted the dynamic massively. I'm also 15 weeks pregnant. I'm not sure what the point of this post is. I'm...

Currently at the in-laws for a get together. I mentally exhausted myself on the way here thinking of all the judgment and negative comments that will be made about me or towards me concerning my daughter. And of course, nothing is ready and everything still needs to be set up, even though we're on time. We planned o...